Correcting Syntax in a Sentence with Participial Phrases

Medium Language And Composition Syntax

Review the following sentence:

"Beneath the old oak tree, she placed her favorite blanket and, gazing at the sky, a sense of peace enveloped her."

Which of the following options best corrects the syntax in this sentence by ensuring that participial phrases are properly placed and clear in their reference?

Beneath the old oak tree, she placed her favorite blanket and gazing at the sky, she felt a sense of peace enveloping her.

She placed her favorite blanket beneath the old oak tree, staring at the sky, which enveloped her with a sense of peace.

Placing her favorite blanket beneath the old oak tree, she gazed at the sky and felt a sense of peace envelop her.

Underneath the old oak tree, a sense of peace enveloped her as she placed her favorite blanket and gazed at the sky.

While she placed her favorite blanket beneath the old oak tree, gazing at the sky, a sense of peace enveloped her.

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